OUTDOORSMagic Top Tip

Outdoor enthusiasts can now enjoy the best of both worlds: enjoying the great outdoors but also taking their favorite games and applications with them. Portable gaming devices and smart phones such as BlackBerries and iPhones make it easier than ever to enjoy all sorts of mobile games even when hiking and camping and exploring nature.

One of the more popular mobile games is poker, with a wide range of applications and games available for both the casual fan and the dedicated poker junkie. Many of the poker offerings mimic the online poker experience, while others take a more casual approach, letting you battle it out over the felt with computer opponents in both cash games and tournaments.

Other popular mobile games that you can play on the go include mobile versions of Kingdom Hearts, The Sims, Zuma, and Need for Speed, as well as a wide range of sports titles and popular social networking games such as Mafia Wars. More and more games are being developed for mobile devices each year, as gaming fans have made it clear that there's a big demand for games on cell phones and smart phones, as well as on handheld gaming devices from Sony and Nintendo.

The next time you're hitting the trail or venturing out into the wild, don't forget to pack along your favorite games as well. Its easier than ever to get your gaming fix even if you are far from civilization.